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Orchard murders worst of century in Yuba City
In Yuba City California a mass slaying killed 25 migrant workers buried in shallow graves near the Feather River. The victims include Clarence Estelle Dobyness William Kamp Edward Cupp Elbert Riley Kenneth Whitacre Siguard Heierman Mark Shields and Raymond Muchache. Juan Corona, a migrant contractor, faced a preliminary hearing as authorities seek IDs for families who filed over 1 000 inquiries. Corona’s attorney declared his client innocent.
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Yuba City
Calif
Feather River
Clarence Estelle Dobyness
William E. Kamp
Edward M. Cupp
Elbert J. Riley
Kenneth E. Whitacre
Siguard E. Heierman
Mark B. Shields
Raymond Muchache
J. L. Sullivan Ranch
U.S
Sacramento County
Marysville- Yuba
Roy Whiteaker
Whiteaker
Juan V. Corona
Corona
Richard Hawk